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Lewis Hamilton has returned to the track for the first time in 2023 ahead of the new Formula 1 season.
Hamilton and George Russell joined up with their Mercedes team for the first time this year at the Paul Ricard circuit in France for a test of Pirelli's tyre compounds for the new season, Russell taking to the track on Wednesday before Hamilton had his chance on Thursday.
The test saw both drivers back in the W13 car which caused major problems for the pair throughout the season, with seven-time world champion Hamilton unable to register a single victory as he dealt with significant speed and porpoising issues.
It will be the penultimate time that Hamilton has to drive the W13, with Mercedes revealing a February 15 launch date for the car they hope will propel them back to title-winning ways.
The Silver Arrows, whose historic streak of eight straight constructors' championships was ended last year, will reveal their new W14 car online while there will also be interviews with Hamilton and Russell.
The team say they are going "all in" in 2023 and Hamilton will be hoping the W14 is the car that can get him back to winning ways and on course for a record eighth title.